Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody
Test/Profile Name
Anti Smooth Muscle AntibodyTest/Profile Code
T000464Clinical Usefullness
A significant increase in the blood titer of Smooth muscle antibody (SMA) or actin antibody and/or Anti Nuclear antibody is usually due to autoimmune hepatitis type 1 (Liver disease). A small increase in SMA or actin antibody may be present in up to 50% of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The SMA autoantibody may also be found in other conditions, such as infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers. They have been found in less than 2% of the normal population.
Specimen Type and Minimal Volume
Variable Please confirm with the laboratory prior to testing.Include Test
N/A